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Taunton Deane
West Monkton

French Weir – The Weir Café loop from West Monkton

Moderate

5.0

(3)

9

riders

French Weir – The Weir Café loop from West Monkton

01:10

26.5km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.51 km for 72 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.55 km

Pyrland Farm Vending Machines and Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Pyrland Farm vending machines with Bovaer free milk, milkshakes and a coffee vending machine. Opening times 7am - 10pm, 7 days a week. Debit card needed for vending machines.

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2

6.65 km

The Bicycle Chain

Highlight • Rest Area

The Taunton branch of the Bicycle Chain stores. A useful stop for repairs, spares or a new bike!
Open Mon to Sat from 9:00 - 17:30

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3

7.62 km

French Weir

Highlight • Bridge

There's been a weir on the River Tone here since the 13th century but, due to flooding, multiple iterations have been destroyed. Today, the weir is rather more stable and …

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4

7.68 km

The Weir Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and coffee, friendly staff, outdoor seating, and bike parking. Also food and drink allergy options, a loyalty card, plus they are dog friendly. If I remember correctly, open every day 10 to 4, possibly different at the weekend.

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5

13.5 km

6

22.3 km

Hestercombe House

Highlight • Monument

Good Coffee

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B

26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

6.07 km

3.12 km

774 m

496 m

221 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

3.15 km

433 m

247 m

135 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Friday 26 June

26°C

16°C

16 %

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